Venezuela's supreme court has ordered the arrest of the ousted chief prosecutor's husband after authorities accused him of operating a $6 million extortion ring targeting businessmen in the nation's oil industry.

Venezuela's supreme court has ordered the arrest of the ousted chief prosecutor's husband after authorities accused him of operating a $6 million extortion ring targeting businessmen in the nation's oil industry.

President Donald Trump says Saturday's racially-charged protest in Charlottesville, Virginia, was largely over the removal of a Confederate monument, although an organizer billed it as pushback against the...

President Donald Trump says Saturday's racially-charged protest in Charlottesville, Virginia, was largely over the removal of a Confederate monument, although an organizer billed it as pushback against the "anti-white climate.".

President Donald Trump is defending his response to Saturday's racially-charged protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, but his combative exchange with reporters Tuesday at times mischaracterized the message and...

President Donald Trump is defending his response to Saturday's racially-charged protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, but his combative exchange with reporters Tuesday at times mischaracterized the message and purpose of event.

President Donald Trump's denouncement of hate groups has disappointed and even angered some of the white nationalists, white supremacists and neo-Nazis who supported and felt emboldened by his presidential campaign.

President Donald Trump's denouncement of hate groups has disappointed and even angered some of the white nationalists, white supremacists and neo-Nazis who supported and felt emboldened by his presidential campaign.

Three GOP candidates hoping to replace Jason Chaffetz in Congress will face off in a special election Tuesday after weeks of the candidates trying to burnish their conservative credentials and fend off attack ads...

Three GOP candidates hoping to replace Jason Chaffetz in Congress will face off in a special election Tuesday after weeks of the candidates trying to burnish their conservative credentials and fend off attack ads from deep-pocketed outside groups.

Many residents of the Kenyan capital have returned to work despite a call by opposition leader Raila Odinga to stay at home to protest last week's disputed election in which President Uhuru Kenyatta was declared...

Many residents of the Kenyan capital have returned to work despite a call by opposition leader Raila Odinga to stay at home to protest last week's disputed election in which President Uhuru Kenyatta was declared the winner.

Many residents of the Kenyan capital have returned to work despite a call by opposition leader Raila Odinga to stay at home to protest last week's disputed election in which President Uhuru Kenyatta was declared...

Many residents of the Kenyan capital have returned to work despite a call by opposition leader Raila Odinga to stay at home to protest last week's disputed election in which President Uhuru Kenyatta was declared the winner.

Australia's deputy prime minister is the latest lawmaker to reveal he might have breached a constitutional prohibition on dual citizens becoming lawmakers, after hearing advice he might be New Zealander.

Australia's deputy prime minister is the latest lawmaker to reveal he might have breached a constitutional prohibition on dual citizens becoming lawmakers, after hearing advice he might be New Zealander.

The head of the panel that drafted Egypt's 2014 constitution, possibly the most progressive in the country's history, has denounced calls to amend the charter, saying parliament should focus instead on implementing...

The head of the panel that drafted Egypt's 2014 constitution, possibly the most progressive in the country's history, has denounced calls to amend the charter, saying parliament should focus instead on implementing it.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel opened the final phase of her election campaign, focusing her record, emphasizing the growth in economic security and prosperity achieved in her dozen years at the helm.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel opened the final phase of her election campaign, focusing her record, emphasizing the growth in economic security and prosperity achieved in her dozen years at the helm.

President Donald Trump is suggesting that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell might have to think about stepping aside if he doesn't deliver on the president's agenda of health care, taxes and infrastructure.

President Donald Trump is suggesting that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell might have to think about stepping aside if he doesn't deliver on the president's agenda of health care, taxes and infrastructure.

A Louisiana private investigator accused of trying to illegally obtain Donald Trump's tax returns before last year's presidential election has been arrested again, this time being accused violating conditions of...

A Louisiana private investigator accused of trying to illegally obtain Donald Trump's tax returns before last year's presidential election has been arrested again, this time being accused violating conditions of his pretrial release.

An international observer mission is urging Kenyans to be calm as they await final election results following opposition allegations of vote-rigging and the deaths of several people in election protests.

An international observer mission is urging Kenyans to be calm as they await final election results following opposition allegations of vote-rigging and the deaths of several people in election protests.

Gay-rights advocates have lodged a High Court challenge to the government's unusual plan to canvass Australians' opinion on gay marriage next month, while a retired judge says he will boycott the survey.

Gay-rights advocates have lodged a High Court challenge to the government's unusual plan to canvass Australians' opinion on gay marriage next month, while a retired judge says he will boycott the survey.

President Donald Trump is using Twitter to take a whack at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for saying the president had "excessive expectations" about how quickly could act on uprooting the Obama health care...

President Donald Trump is using Twitter to take a whack at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for saying the president had "excessive expectations" about how quickly could act on uprooting the Obama health care law.

Kenyans are voting in an election that pits President Uhuru Kenyatta against challenger Raila Odinga in an East African economic hub known as much for its relative, long-term stability as the ethnic allegiances...

Kenyans are voting in an election that pits President Uhuru Kenyatta against challenger Raila Odinga in an East African economic hub known as much for its relative, long-term stability as the ethnic allegiances that shadow its democracy.

Foreign ministers from 14 nations are meeting in Peru on Tuesday seeking consensus on a regional response to Venezuela's political crisis, while President Nicolas Maduro's all-powerful constitutional assembly is...

Foreign ministers from 14 nations are meeting in Peru on Tuesday seeking consensus on a regional response to Venezuela's political crisis, while President Nicolas Maduro's all-powerful constitutional assembly is forging ahead on promises to punish foes.

Kenyans are voting in a fiercely contested election that pits President Uhuru Kenyatta against challenger Raila Odinga in an East African economic hub known as much for its relative stability as the ethnic...

Kenyans are voting in a fiercely contested election that pits President Uhuru Kenyatta against challenger Raila Odinga in an East African economic hub known as much for its relative stability as the ethnic allegiances that shadow its democracy.

Pakistan's ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has insisted that his removal from office did not mean his future in politics was over, as he plans to go head with a rally this week and fight a legal battle to...

Pakistan's ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has insisted that his removal from office did not mean his future in politics was over, as he plans to go head with a rally this week and fight a legal battle to reverse his disqualification.

A worker at a state-run cement factory has become a rare voice against the Venezuelan government's tactic of threatening workers with loss of benefits or state jobs if they didn't vote in last month's election to...

A worker at a state-run cement factory has become a rare voice against the Venezuelan government's tactic of threatening workers with loss of benefits or state jobs if they didn't vote in last month's election to give it virtually unlimited power.

President Donald Trump is lashing out at Sen. Richard Blumenthal, calling him a "phony Vietnam con artist" shortly after the Democrat said the investigation into Russian meddling in the election and possible...

President Donald Trump is lashing out at Sen. Richard Blumenthal, calling him a "phony Vietnam con artist" shortly after the Democrat said the investigation into Russian meddling in the election and possible collusion by the Trump campaign must be pursued.

House Speaker Paul Ryan is facing frustrated Republicans back home in Wisconsin as he strikes a higher public profile touring flood-damaged areas, appearing on conservative talk radio and taking questions from...

House Speaker Paul Ryan is facing frustrated Republicans back home in Wisconsin as he strikes a higher public profile touring flood-damaged areas, appearing on conservative talk radio and taking questions from workers at business town halls.

President Donald Trump's former national security adviser is disclosing additional paid speaking engagements, income from the presidential transition and business positions that he previously left off his public...

President Donald Trump's former national security adviser is disclosing additional paid speaking engagements, income from the presidential transition and business positions that he previously left off his public financial disclosure.

President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, is revealing a brief advisory role with a firm related to a controversial data analysis company that aided the Trump campaign, The...

President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, is revealing a brief advisory role with a firm related to a controversial data analysis company that aided the Trump campaign, The Associated Press has learned.

President Nicolas Maduro is heading toward a showdown with his political foes, promising to seat a new constituent assembly that will rewrite Venezuela's constitution and hold powers that override all other...

President Nicolas Maduro is heading toward a showdown with his political foes, promising to seat a new constituent assembly that will rewrite Venezuela's constitution and hold powers that override all other government branches.

A lawyer for President Donald Trump says he has no reason to believe the president is under federal investigation amid a media report that Special Counsel Robert Mueller is using a grand jury as part of his probe.

A lawyer for President Donald Trump says he has no reason to believe the president is under federal investigation amid a media report that Special Counsel Robert Mueller is using a grand jury as part of his probe.

Venezuela's president is dismissing charges that turnout figures for the election of an all-powerful constituent assembly were manipulated, accusing the software firm behind the claim of helping a U.S. attempt to...

Venezuela's president is dismissing charges that turnout figures for the election of an all-powerful constituent assembly were manipulated, accusing the software firm behind the claim of helping a U.S. attempt to sully a body meant to strengthen socialism.

Two members of the Senate Judiciary Committee are moving to protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller's job, putting forth new legislation that aims to ensure the integrity of current and future independent...

Two members of the Senate Judiciary Committee are moving to protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller's job, putting forth new legislation that aims to ensure the integrity of current and future independent investigations.

Former FBI Director James Comey has a book deal and will write about everything from allegations of ties between Russia and Donald Trump's presidential campaign to the bureau's investigation into Hillary Clinton's...

Former FBI Director James Comey has a book deal and will write about everything from allegations of ties between Russia and Donald Trump's presidential campaign to the bureau's investigation into Hillary Clinton's private e-mail server.

President Michel Temer appears to have the upper-hand Wednesday going into a key vote by the lower chamber of Brazil's Congress on whether to suspend him and put him on trial over an alleged bribery scheme to line...

President Michel Temer appears to have the upper-hand Wednesday going into a key vote by the lower chamber of Brazil's Congress on whether to suspend him and put him on trial over an alleged bribery scheme to line his pockets.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government says it will soon convene a special assembly endowed with powers to rewrite the constitution, override other branches of government and punish opposition leaders.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government says it will soon convene a special assembly endowed with powers to rewrite the constitution, override other branches of government and punish opposition leaders.

President Donald Trump returned insistently Tuesday to his assessment that "there is blame on both sides" after being roundly criticized for such comments following the deadly violence last weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.

President Donald Trump returned insistently Tuesday to his assessment that "there is blame on both sides" after being roundly criticized for such comments following the deadly violence last weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.

President Donald Trump returned insistently Tuesday to his assessment that "there is blame on both sides" after being roundly criticized for such comments following the deadly violence last weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.

President Donald Trump returned insistently Tuesday to his assessment that "there is blame on both sides" after being roundly criticized for such comments following the deadly violence last weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.